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Class 36/2.6 - Heated


Subclass of Class 36 - Boots, shoes, and leggings
Definition: Boots and shoes which are provided with, (1) means to hold
No. of patents: 111
Last issue date: 01/03/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8087186Piezoelectric-based toe-heaters for frostbite protection
A footwear including a body; a base structure; and one or more electrical energy generators disposed in the base structure for generating electrical energy upon application of an impact to the base structure. The footwear is used to produce electrical energy by impa...
01/03/2012
8074373Electrically heatable insole
An electrically heatable in sole may include at least one sole base body and one covering layer, at least one heating electrode, at least one rechargeable battery that is electrically connected to the heating electrode, and a control circuit for controlling the heat...
12/13/2011
8015728Shoe insert for heating and cooling foot
A shoe insert to be used for heating or cooling the foot. They are to be manufactured and sold as pairs of left and right shoe inserts. The insert has a number of components forming a sandwich within a sandwich. The outer sandwich has the shape of a shoe, and is par...
09/13/2011
7748140Therapeutic footwear and method of using same
Therapeutic footwear includes upper and lower portions formed of resilient material sized and shaped to fit beneath and above a foot of a user. The upper portion is hingedly attached to the lower portion. A removable pouch is formed of flexible, permeable material a...
07/06/2010
7594344Aromatherapy footwear
An aromatherapy footwear includes a lower portion and an upper portion formed of resilient material sized and shaped to fit beneath and above a foot of a user. The upper portion is hingedly attached to the lower portion. An aromatherapy pouch is formed of flexible, ...
09/29/2009
7497032Foot pain-relieving articles and method thereof
Articles that provide foot pain-relief for wearers of shoes and methods are disclosed. Foot pain relief by cooling or heating of footwear is provided by footwear comprising a length of tubing coupled to and along at least a portion of the shoe insole and an aperture...
03/03/2009
7363765Article of footwear with temperature regulation means
Article of footwear includes a sole, an insole overlying the sole, the insole having in a surface thereof a groove having an inlet and outlet in an edge of the insole, the groove winding substantially throughout the length and width of the insole upper surface. A tu...
04/29/2008
7347831Shoe with massaging and warming arrangements
A ventilated shoe includes an outsole; an insole including projections; and a space defined by the insole and the outsole and including resilient pillars in the instep and interconnected the insole and the outsole, a battery compartment, second compartments, motor-d...
03/25/2008
7327046Kinetic energy system and apparatus for charging portable batteries
A linear electric generator is mounted to an article of human clothing that is subject to repetitive fore-and-aft motion when worn by a human wearer during locomotion. The linear axis of the generator is aligned generally parallel to the direction of fore-and-aft mo...
02/05/2008
7320191Sports shoe, in particular a ski shoe
The invention relates to a sports shoe (1), in particular a ski shoe (2), consisting of a shoe bottom part (3) comprising a sole (4) and a shell part (5) with a cuff part (7) pivotably connected to the shoe bottom part (3...
01/22/2008
7302764Boot for applying medicines
The present invention provides a boot for applying medicine to a foot for a variety of conditions. Wearing the boot allows one to perform job and domestic duties while treating a foot. The present invention has a sole beneath an upper with a waterproof interior. The...
12/04/2007
7264599Massaging bathing shoe
A waterproof bathing slipper having a plurality of nodules for massaging and stimulating specific parts of the soles and sides of the users feet. The present invention includes static and electrically operated pulsating nodules disposed in such a manner as to stimul...
09/04/2007
7204041Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces
Ergonomic systems which provide medical therapy, comfort and enhanced function are provided. Surfaces are provided with adjustable contour, transient force damping and temperature. The technologies are applied to footwear, seating surfaces an cryotherapy devices. Th...
04/17/2007
7195056Thermal control covers
A heat transfer cover mitigates temperature changes of an object. A cover body is configured to receive the object. A plurality of heat transfer channels are defined in an interior of the cover body. The channels are arranged to transport a heat transfer fluid in th...
03/27/2007
7186957Temperature regulated clothing
Temperature regulated clothing with a thermo-electric module that can be configured to transfer heat to or from the inside of the clothing. The clothing can include, e.g., a control system to maintain a desired internal clothing temperature. The clothing can have, e...
03/06/2007
7107706Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces and temperature control
Ergonomic systems which provide medical therapy, comfort and enhanced function are provided. Surfaces are provided with adjustable contour, transient force damping and temperature. The technologies are applied to footwear, seating surfaces an cryotherapy devices. Th...
09/19/2006
7107235Method of conducting business including making and selling a custom article of footwear
The present invention teaches a method of conducting retail and Internet business including making and delivering a custom article of footwear. The article of footwear taught in the present invention includes a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, st...
09/12/2006
7057354Frequency controlled lighting system
A method and apparatus for illuminating lighting elements in one or more predetermined patterns. A preferred frequency controlled lighting system implementing this method includes a motion switch, a controller, a sound generator, and lighting elements. The motion sw...
06/06/2006
7028417Therapeutic slipper
The therapeutic slipper is a footwear article for slidably receiving a foot, the slipper having a sole, a vamp panel joined to the sole, a toe panel disposed over the vamp panel, a front toe pocket, a quarter panel joined to the sole and at least one rear pocket. Th...
04/18/2006
7016867Method of conducting business including making and selling a custom article of footwear
The article of footwear taught in the present invention includes a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, stability, and running economy. Unlike the conventional foam materials presently being used by the footwear industry, a preferred spring element i...
03/21/2006
7013579Article of footwear with temperature regulation means
Article of footwear includes a sole, an insole overlying the sole, the insole having in a surface thereof a groove having an inlet and outlet in an edge of the insole, the groove winding substantially throughout the length and width of the insole upper surface. A tu...
03/21/2006
7011781Method of producing an article of footwear with temperature regulation means
Article of footwear includes a sole, an insole overlying the sole, the insole having in a surface thereof a groove having an inlet and outlet in an edge of the insole, the groove winding substantially throughout the length and width of the insole upper surface. A tu...
03/14/2006
6981339Article of footwear with temperature regulation means
Article of footwear includes a sole, an insole overlying the sole, the insole having in a surface thereof a groove having an inlet and outlet in an edge of the insole, the groove winding substantially throughout the length and width of the insole upper surface. A tu...
01/03/2006
6973742Thermal foot cover
The thermal foot cover is an article of footwear to be worn when the wearer's foot is subjected to cold temperatures. The thermal foot cover has an upper cover portion attached to a bottom panel to define a cavity for insertion of a wearer's shoe-encased or boot-enc...
12/13/2005
6948261Supplemental removable outersole for footwear
A removable outersole covering for the treaded bottom of an athletic footcovering is provided in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment the outersole includes an elastically deformable band defining a continuous loop, the band having a top edge ...
09/27/2005
6941681Warmer for feet and toes
A warming device for use in cold environments has a flexible pocket with at least one triangular side gusset for receiving a shoe or boot. The warming device has a receiver for receiving a heat generating packet or fuel stick heating device. The warming device may b...
09/13/2005
6906472Articles with flashing lights
Illuminating devices may be added to clothing and accessories worn by persons. Articles to which the illuminating devices may be added include footwear, hair-control articles, belts, suspenders, backpacks, purses, book-bags, vests and the like. The illuminating devi...
06/14/2005
6901686Devices and systems for dynamic foot support
Devices and systems for providing dynamic foot support to a user are described. A device includes a heel support shelf, a foot support shelf, and a dampening device that allows relative motion of the heel support shelf with respect to the foot support shelf. When a ...
06/07/2005
6892478Temperature-stabilized articles
Articles and products for preventing or minimizing temperature increase of a person or object (see the figure). The articles include a base material, and at least one temperature-stabilizing material integral with and dispersed throughout the base material. The temp...
05/17/2005
6727469Heated booty
A heated booty for heating or cooling the foot of a wearer of the booty includes a booty having a foot portion and an ankle portion. The booty includes an outer layer separated from an inner layer such that a chamber is defined between the inner and outer layers. A ...
04/27/2004
6701639Foot warmer insole
A removable insole for footwear is disclosed which is used for heating the wearer's feet. The insole includes a recessed area for containing a heat source. The improved insole comprises an upper layer, a padding layer, a lower layer, and a cover plate. Th...
03/09/2004
6655052Strap bracket
A bracket that supports an electrical component, such as a battery pack, comprising a main plate that includes opposing first and second surfaces, a mounting portion, and a retaining portion. A mounting extends from the mounting portion of the main plate ...
12/02/2003
6657164Customizable heated insole
Heated insoles are presented in the form of separate packages that will combine into a kit to make a heated insole for footwear. One package contains a heating assembly made of a heating element, a flexible power cable ending in an electrical connector, a...
12/02/2003
6576003Therapeutic slipper for retaining heat or cold and method of fabricating same
A therapeutic slipper for retaining heat or cold, and that is comfortable and permits normal and comfortable walking, comprises a sole, and an upper portion disposed in overlying relation above the sole. The upper portion has compartments comprising an ou...
06/10/2003
6415529Shoe ventilation apparatus
A shoe ventilation apparatus for effectively keeping the user's feet cool, dry and free from perspiration and odor. The shoe ventilation apparatus includes a shoe including a bottom sole, a heel portion, and an upper portion; and also includes a pocket se...
07/09/2002
6328761Disposable body warmer for use in footwear
A body warmer for use in footwear is disclosed which is prevented from slipping in footwear and is capable of warming a desired portion accurately, and which includes an exothermic composition capable of generating heat in the presence of air, an air-perm...
12/11/2001
6239501Footwear with hydroelectric generator assembly
A hydroelectirc generator assembly for use in footwear includes a pair of fluid filled sacs contained in the sole of the footwear. The sacs are connected by conduits whereby, when the footwear is used for walking, fluid is transferred between the sacs, vi...
05/29/2001
6233845Skate with improved comfort
A skate with improved comfort, comprising a frame for supporting two or more wheels, with which a shoe is associated. The shoe has openings which are connected to the outside or to a vapor-permeable surface, and an innerboot, or upper, which comprises a p...
05/22/2001
6185845Thermal foot cover
The thermal foot cover is an article of footwear to be worn when the wearer's foot is subjected to cold temperatures. The thermal foot cover has an upper cover portion attached to a bottom panel to define a cavity for insertion of a wearer's shoe-encased ...
02/13/2001
6148545Boot warmer
A foot warmer which has a shape to fit into a boot and an insulating foam adjacent the top of the warmer. Below the insulating foam is a heat retaining material that can be heated in a microwave....
11/21/2000
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